white hat
The term "white hat" originates from Western films where heroes wore white hats, symbolizing their good nature. Today, it is widely used in cybersecurity to describe ethical hackers.
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Definition
C1Cybersecurity
(technical, informal)An ethical hacker who identifies and fixes security vulnerabilities to help organizations protect themselves from malicious attacks.
Example
- The company hired a white hat to test their network security.
- White hats play a crucial role in maintaining cybersecurity.
B2Narrative
(literary)A character who is morally good or virtuous, often depicted as a hero.
Example
- In the movie, the white hat saves the town from the outlaws.
- The story's white hat always stands up for justice.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "white hat":
black hatgray hatblack-hat hackertop hatwhite upwhite knightwhite sheeptin hatpure good